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$382+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai, China

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DTT — SHA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$875
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

$1,990
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/185:09 amDTW - PVG
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/2512:20 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$875
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/195:09 amDTW - SHA
3 stops44h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/31:50 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$945
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/179:10 pmDTW - PVG
1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 3/2411:00 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop32h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,023
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1111:35 amDTW - PVG
Nonstop15h 45mDelta
Thu 4/33:45 pmPVG - DTW
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/20$1,156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:00 amDTW - PVG
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/38:10 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,162
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/305:44 amDTW - PVG
2 stops47h 21mJapan Airlines
Wed 11/126:35 pmPVG - DTW
2 stops32h 22mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,164
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:00 amDTW - PVG
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/145:00 pmPVG - DTW
1 stop39h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,187
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/33:55 pmDTW - PVG
2 stops36h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 4/1612:35 amPVG - DTW
2 stops34h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/188:05 amDTW - SHA
2 stops38h 40mJapan Airlines
Tue 2/251:10 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops40h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,273
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/172:05 pmDTW - SHA
2 stops33h 20mANA
Mon 2/241:40 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops42h 08mANA
Deal found 1/20$1,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/208:09 amDTW - SHA
2 stops39h 11mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/2710:30 pmSHA - DTW
2 stops32h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/19$1,518
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/67:06 amDTW - SHA
2 stops45h 04mKorean Air
Mon 2/106:25 pmSHA - DTW
1 stop27h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$1,556

Find flights from Detroit to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/18

5:09 am-1:10 am

2 stops31h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/25

12:20 pm-5:20 am

2 stops30h 00m

$875

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/19

5:09 am-2:20 pm

3 stops44h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/3

1:50 pm-5:20 am

2 stops28h 30m

$945

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/17

9:10 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/24

11:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,023

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

11:35 am-3:20 pm

Nonstop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/3

3:45 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,156

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/3

8:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,162

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/30

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/14

5:00 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop39h 17m

$1,187

DetroitShanghai

DTW - PVG

DTWPVG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/3

3:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/16

12:35 am-11:25 pm

2 stops34h 50m

$1,218

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/18

8:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops38h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/25

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,273

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/17

2:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/24

1:40 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops42h 08m

$1,472

DetroitShanghai

DTW - SHA

DTWSHA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/6

7:06 am-5:10 pm

2 stops45h 04m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/10

6:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop27h 15m

$1,556

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Detroit to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on January 14, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with China Southern, Turkish Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai. On average, All airports has 2 outbound flights to Shanghai per day from 5 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $1,023. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,156 and $1,162, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Shanghai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $630. Japan Airlines flights start at $636 while deals on Delta start at $641 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Shanghai is generally $1,114, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $664. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), you can expect to pay $984 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Detroit to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$418Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ANACheapest$993Average$2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$1,268Average$2,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,607Average$1,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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